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All the Conspirators

By Christopher Isherwood
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All the Conspirators by Christopher Isherwood explores the struggles of a young man trapped between societal expectations and his own desires in 1920s London. Depicting familial tensions and personal dilemmas, it delves into themes of rebellion and conformity. The novel paints a vivid picture of post-World War I societal changes and personal awakening.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complex dynamics of family life and the struggles of youthful rebellion against societal norms. Set in post-World War I London, it delves into themes of alienation and the quest for independence, offering a compelling exploration of personal freedom and conformity.

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The scene is 1920s Kensington and Philip and Joan are testing the very limits of politeness and restraint as they fight to expunge the oppression of their mother - by whatever means necessary.

Christopher Isherwood's debut novel which features the first generation of Angry Young Men

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All the Conspirators by Christopher Isherwood is his debut novel, featuring the first generation of Angry Young Men.

The scene is 1920s Kensington, where Philip and Joan are testing the very limits of politeness and restraint as they fight to expunge the oppression of their mother—by whatever means necessary.

In his first novel, Christopher Isherwood paints an intimate portrait of the battle between old and young as he explores the destruction of a son by a domineering parent.

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All the Conspirators by Christopher Isherwood is noted for its fresh and distinctive voice, effectively blending historical elements with creative storytelling as observed by The New York Times. The Independent highlights Isherwood's enduring relevance, and Somerset W. Maugham praises the author as a promising force in the future of English literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099561064

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 162g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904. He began to write at university and later moved to Berlin, where he gave English lessons to support himself. He witnessed first hand the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazi party in Germany and some of his best works, such as Mr. Norris Changes Trains and Goodbye to Berlin, draw on these experiences. He created the character of Sally Bowles, later made famous as the heroine of the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled with W.H Auden to China in the late 1930s before going with him to America in 1939. He died on 4 January 1986. His novel A Single Man was recently made into an award-winning film by Tom Ford, starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore.

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